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by davidian
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: bakalite spark plug cover.
Replies: 2
Views: 2120

Re: bakalite spark plug cover.

Thanks for your input but I have tried polishing but the polish seems to soak in to the Bakelite then after a few days it is dry and powdery again, almost as if the outer coating has gone , perhaps a coat of varnish.
David Ian
by davidian
Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: bakalite spark plug cover.
Replies: 2
Views: 2120

bakalite spark plug cover.

Hello. The spark plug cover on my car is very porous and powdery looking , what is the best way to improve the appearance of it , also there appears to be evidence of some gold colour on the raised Daimler logo and spark and point gap info , would this have been painted gold originally .
Davidian.
by davidian
Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Special sport boot stays
Replies: 6
Views: 393

Re: Special sport boot stays

Many thanks Chris, A picture speaks many sentences.
Regards , David Ian .
by davidian
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Special sport boot stays
Replies: 6
Views: 393

Special sport boot stays

When renewing the hood I removed the boot lid to give me better access to the hood at the rear, stupidly I forgot to mark them left and right and now find they can be fitted several ways but , which way is correct . The Lower bracket which bolts under boot wood frame, triangular part facing up or do...
by davidian
Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: HMRC
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Re: HMRC

Some good news , I have a NOVA certificate and I didn't have to pay any duty or vat , HMRC were very efficient and after filling in the form online I was sent the NOVA within days , The paper work is now with the DVLA so its now wait and see.
Davidian
by davidian
Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Chat Forum & General News
Topic: HMRC
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

HMRC

I have recently returned to the UK after living in Spain ,My Daimler went with me under the freedom of movement in the EU . The car is now back in the UK but because of Brexit I am having to deal with the customs to obtain a NOVA certificate to enable me to register it with the DVLA and I am feeling...
by davidian
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Special sport spats
Replies: 1
Views: 231

Special sport spats

Hi All. Because of family bereavement I have moved back to the UK from Spain and arranged to have my Special Sports transported back, unfortunately when it arrived the nearside rear wheel spat was missing, is there anybody who has one I could buy or know of a company who could make one. Yours Hopefu...
by davidian
Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: E10 petrol
Replies: 1
Views: 1006

E10 petrol

Hi.I stumbled across a publication by the Federation of historic vehicles about E10 petrol on the Sunbeam Talbot & Alpine Register which was an interesting read .I wont go into all the detail but one statement said that ethanol contains 35% oxygen by weight and will have a mixture - leaning effe...
by davidian
Mon Nov 08, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: CONQUEST TIMING
Replies: 11
Views: 2054

Re: CONQUEST TIMING

Hi Len. I have been following your posts with interest and I admire your persistence,I would be hitting the car with sticks Basil Fawlty style by now.As you seem to have replaced/ renewed every thing with no success I would go back to square one and start again , double checking every thing. If like...
by davidian
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: DB18 idling.
Replies: 12
Views: 2110

Re: DB18 idling.

Hi. Why is it the search for answers only raises more questions? the Lodge C14 spark plugs originally fitted to the DB18 special sport were a three prong/ground plug that could be dismantled,recommended gap 20 thou, the Conquest plug, LodgeCLNH, has a conventional single prong gaped at 25thou, the r...